Mental Challenged Support Group

What is SSD? And how old is your sister. And are you the one taking care of her? Hope you don't mind me asking :-)

Its basically social security. She is 21 but can't really hold down a job. Yes I am the only one taking care of her at this time.

Yes I think you should. If she needs it, then that is what it is there for. My son who is 5 years old gets SSI right now, and it really helps out with the extra expenses.

I think you must be talking about SSI (Supplemental Security Income). There is a process for determining eligibility, but it sounds as if it certainly would be worth it to you and your sister to see.

If your sister is under 18, benefits she might receive will be dependent on the income of all members of the household. If she is over 18, benefits are dependent on her income and assets only (with the exception that if room and board is provided, there is cap). She can still work and receive some benefits.

My own disabled daughter just turned 18. We know she qualifies for SSI because we had her on it for a time when she was younger. Unfortunately (but happily, too), we eventually made too much money to qualify as a household anymore. Now that she is 18 (and once she graduates) we plan to apply on her behalf again. Even tho she'll still be living at home, she'll qualify for benefits based on her own assets, and not ours, which will allow us to pay for a part-time caregiver, as well.

Sorry for the long answer! Do at least check into it!

Best wishes!

i would certainly check into it. i think she could receive it. my daughter is also on ssi and has received a medical card for her own use. there is also another form you can fill out that you would get a little extra money for her for personal care products if she needs them. i could tell you more if you want to message me.

I see nothing wrong at all with her being on SSI. Our son is even though we've told him that it's completely his decision, and also completely his decision on whether or not he wants to work. As someone else stated, they can still work a certain amount of hours without it effecting their check. Best of luck.

That money is there for people like your sister. You should definitely apply for it. Are any agencies helping your sister? They should be able to help you with the SSI procedure.

you should definitely apply. my daughter get money from the state we live in and also from the social security. i started out getting a letter from my daughters doctor with her disabilities on it and went from there. i had no problem getting it for her. you will have to become her payee on the check if she cannot handle the money herself, another form to fill out. i also filled out a form, i think it was form e, and that was for personal hygiene products for her because she is incontinent. its was only an extra 100 dollars but it helps to buy her bed pads. however, any money that is left to her through someone dying or properties will have to be reported. that money will have to be spent before the ssi would kick back in. just make an appointment with your ssi office and bring her birth certificate, bank accounts is she has any and dr. reports. i dont think she should have any trouble getting it. the money is there to help her, apply for it. she also will get a medical card for her use only. i only pay 3 dollars for a prescription for her, all the rest is covered. good luck!! gram